Category: Short Stories

I “Life is about persuasion, Sal.  You’re either the persuader or the persuaded.”  Fenning McRand tossed a miniature basketball over to Salvatore Capelli, who caught it with one hand and twirled it on one finger before tossing it back.  “We’re the persuaders, amigo–that’s why we’re in this business.”  Fenning snatched the ball, trying to mimic…

Danny was a fan of World War II. He also loved a good dystopian story. All the greats: Brave New World, 1984, Fahrenheit 451. And he was enamored with technology: touch screen devices, 100% wireless communication, waving his hand as he walked through rooms, turning lights, TV screens, sound systems, on and off, all with…